Health
“Say thank you that you are alive, madam”: When cancer ends, life is shattered
About treatment ending, fear beginning, tears in the car alone, and rebuilding from loneliness. Dikla Shir, SHENA Center founder, writes about the day after and no survivor left alone.
The nuts and seeds Israelis love can prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart attacks
Prostate cancer: The new diagnostic method for the most common cancer in men
Study found: These are the fruits that protect the body against accelerated aging
The organ doctors thought was useless turned out to be critical to health
For years, the thymus was considered an insignificant remnant from prehistoric times. However, new studies point to its significant role in the health of the immune system.
‘I wanted to do something revolutionary,’ first female Druze doctor in Israel tells the ‘Post’
Khir’s own daughters have followed in her footsteps, with one in the process of completing medical school and two pursuing degrees in engineering.
The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age
A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.
Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics
Tiny particles originating from plastic are now found almost everywhere including food and beverages as new studies examine how our diet affects the level of exposure to them.
The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette
A broad review of studies found that short physical activity reduces the craving for a cigarette immediately after the workout and for up to 30 minutes.
Chronological age, personal physicians should not decide when someone can't drive, study reveals
Drivers under age 25 are involved in about 20% of all fatal traffic accidents, even if they make up a smaller fraction of the driving population.
Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis, says she is ‘hopeful’
Trump, 48, said she had recently undergone a medical procedure and was continuing treatment in consultation with her medical team.
Chia seeds – the truth behind the nutritional bomb
Chia seeds are a nutritional bomb that helps balance blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and promote satiety.
Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the pasta you should eat on Shavuot
Anyone on a diet is very frightened by the combination of pasta with cream or cheeses, but the nutritional truth is much more complex.
Forget about sleeping pills: The secret to quality sleep is in your refrigerator
Studies point to a link between diet and sleep quality: Almonds, kiwi, chamomile tea, and fatty fish may contribute to faster sleep onset and improved sleep continuity during the night.
